Routledge Gender, State and Social Power in Indonesia Book

Explore the complex relationship between gender, state authority, and social power in contemporary Indonesia. This scholarly work from the ASAA Women in Asia Series examines how state regulation of divorce from 1965 to 2005 has shaped the lives of Indonesian women. Readers will gain insight into the significant shift in Indonesian society, moving from the high divorce rates seen in the 1950s and 1960s to the notable decline that followed. The book analyzes the impact of the 1974 Marriage Law, a landmark piece of legislation that regulated marriage for both Muslim and non-Muslim Indonesians for the first time. By studying how this law restricted access to divorce and defined specific roles for men and women, this text provides a clear look at how household leadership and domestic management were codified by law. It is an essential resource for those studying Indonesian history, legal sociology, and gender studies.